Bladder Removal Surgery (Cystectomy, Ileal Conduit, Neobladder, Indiana Pouch)
Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy) is performed when the bladder is removed, often due to cancer or severe dysfunction. New ways to store and pass urine are created using parts of the intestine, known as urinary diversion. Options include an ileal conduit (external bag), a neobladder (internal, allowing urination through the urethra), or an Indiana Pouch (internal, drained by a catheter). This major surgery requires significant lifestyle adjustments and ongoing medical care.
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Meet Joshua Cohn
Associate Professor of Urology, Fox Chase Cancer Center/Temple Health
Associate Professor of Urology, Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple Health, Philadelphia, PA
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I am a urologist specializing in the medical, procedural, and surgical management of urinary symptoms in men and women including urinary leakage and difficulty urinating, female urethral disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, and bladder dysfunction caused by a neurologic condition, injury, or cancer treatment.
The conditions I treat can have a profound impact on quality of life and may lead to physical and emotional discomfort and social isolation. I recognize my patients’ need for approachable, comforting, and compassionate care that will allow them to navigate their symptoms and treatment options. Together, we develop an individualized diagnostic and treatment plan that focuses on understanding why symptoms are present and how we can best manage them.
